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Why Three Sixteen?

We've been asked this question hundreds of times in our first year. We even printed a card for it. Here's the honest answer — and why the name was intentional.

Vitaliy Rizhkov

What Is a Cortado — And Why It's Worth Trying

A cortado is equal parts espresso and steamed milk — small, intense, and perfectly balanced. Here's what it is, where it's from, and why it converts people.

Why We Don't Compete on Price

Lowering prices to attract more guests is one of the most common mistakes in hospitality. Here's why we don't do it — and what we do instead.

How We Train Baristas at Three Sixteen — Growing Our Own From Scratch

Naples doesn't have a deep pool of specialty baristas. So we grow our own. Here's what that process actually looks like — and why it takes as long as it does.

Why My Family and I Are Still Coming to Three Sixteen Wiggins Pass Every Day

We've traveled through South America, Europe, across the US. I still haven't found anything close to what we built at Wiggins Pass. Here's why that matters.

Why Three Sixteen?

We've been asked this question hundreds of times in our first year. We even printed a card for it. Here's the honest answer — and why the name was intentional.

Marina Is Becoming My Partner at Three Sixteen

She supported every business I built. Edited my writing, handled my docs, kept things together. I finally asked: why don't we build this one together?

Why We Don't Care About Michelin, Best-Of Lists, or Industry Recognition

We visited several 'Top 50 Coffee Shops in the World' in South America. They weren't close. The real question is who these lists are actually for

The Only Thing That Actually Builds a Great Business

The difference between a good café and a great one isn't the equipment or the location. It's the person behind it — and whether they're truly obsessed.

What to Do in Naples, FL — The Complete 2026 Guide

From Gulf beaches to world-class botanical gardens — the complete guide to what to do in Naples, FL in 2026, written by someone who lives and works here.

August 11, 2025 we quietly opened for the first time. One year later — here's what happened, what we learned, and where we're going.

Starting August 11th, We're Open Every Day

Starting August 11, Three Sixteen Cafe Wiggins Pass is open 7 days a week, 8am–8pm. Here's why we weren't before — and why now is the right time.

The Rise of Coffee as a Lifestyle, Not Just a Drink

Coffee is no longer just a source of caffeine. Discover how ritual, identity, social media, community, and specialty coffee turned it into a lifestyle.

Why We Decided to be Open on Sundays

We were on the edge about Sunday. Here's the honest story of how we made the decision — and what it actually took to get there.

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